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BAGHDAD PRAYERS: The morning Eid ul-Adha prayers at Baghdad central mosque mark the end of the hajj pilgrimage, when Muslims make the journey to the shrine of Mecca.

VIRUS STRIKES: A mysterious lung virus has killed five people and left more than 300 seriously ill, creating a widespread health scare in Guangzhou, China. A vinegar-based cold tonic is said to protect against it.

KOREAN CONCERN: The share index in Seoul falls to its lowest level for two years as concern grows over worsening tensions between North and South Korea.